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Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 43 - Interesting Facts About AlaskaIn this episode I talk about interesting facts related to the state of Alaska here in the USA. Did you know that there are over 100,000 glaciers in Alaska! Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for Episode 43 Notes!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access...
2021-07-2621 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 42 - Common English Phrasal Verbs - Part 3 of 3I am uploading this episode one week early as I will be out of town on vacation for about two weeks and wanted to maintain the regularity of uploads for all the listeners.In this episode I go over nine (9) common Phrasal Verbs used in the English language, especially here in the United States. I give you the definition of the phrasal verb and then use it in two example sentences so you can see and understand how it is used in the proper and common context. You might here these in daily conversation, in movies, on...
2021-07-1214 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 41 - Common English Phrasal Verbs - Part 2 of 3In this episode I go over ten (10) common Phrasal Verbs used in the English language, especially here in the United States. I give you the definition of the phrasal verb and then use it in two example sentences so you can see and understand how it is used in the proper and common context. You might here these in daily conversation, in movies, on TV and other situations. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou...
2021-07-1213 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 40 - Common English Phrasal Verbs - Part 1 of 3In this episode I go over ten (10) common Phrasal Verbs used in the English language, especially here in the United States. I give you the definition of the phrasal verb and then use it in two example sentences so you can see and understand how it is used in the proper and common context. You might here these in daily conversation, in movies, on TV and other situations. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou...
2021-07-0516 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 39 - What's On Your "Bucket List"In this episode I talk about a very common term we use in English called a "Bucket List. "Do you have a bucket list? Maybe you should start preparing a bucket list. A bucket list is a list of things you want to achieve and do during your lifetime. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page...
2021-06-2824 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 38 - Common Ways to Say Goodbye in EnglishIn this episode I review common ways to say "Goodbye" in English. I go over eleven (11) different types of expressions and some are more common than others. You might here these in daily conversation, in movies, on TV and other situations. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for Episode 38 Notes!At...
2021-06-2112 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 37 - English Expressions With Parts of the BodyIn this episode I review common English expressions that include parts of the body in the expression. I also give you the definition and use the expression in two different sentences. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for Episode 37 Notes!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as...
2021-06-1419 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 36 - The Eleven (11) Things English Language Learners Find The Most Difficult When Learning EnglishIn this episode I tell you about the eleven (11) things or areas of English that English Learners have the most problem or difficulty with when trying to learn English. Two of the most common are pronunciation and phrasal verbs, and perhaps you struggle with these as well. Let me know if this is the case for you. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode at the...
2021-06-0716 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 35 - The Most Popular Hobbies During The PandemicIn this episode I tell you about the fifteen (15) most popular hobbies or pastimes that people did and are doing during the pandemic. Due to lock downs and having to spend a lot of time inside / indoors, many people had a lot of time on their hands and filled that time doing many different types of things. Perhaps you have tried some of these hobbies or pastimes during the pandemic, if so, let me know. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website...
2021-05-3122 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 34 - Common and Popular Food in TexasIn this episode I tell you about some of the most common and popular foods that people eat and also beverages that people drink here in Texas. Perhaps you have tried some of these things before, if so, let me know. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for Episode 34 Notes!At...
2021-05-2423 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 33 - Ten (10) Of The Most Common English Idioms / ExpressionsIn this episode I go over ten (10) of the most common English idioms and expressions. You will hear these idioms commonly used in conversation, TV shows and in written material. I explain the meaning of the idiom and then provide two example sentences so you can see how the idiom is used in context. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go...
2021-05-1721 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 32 - Learning English with FablesIn this episode I go over two very well known Fables from Aesop's Fables. The first fable is called "The Hare & The Tortoise" and the second fable is called "The Dog & His Reflection". A fable is a story which has a moral or lesson that you can learn. These are popular for children and young kids to read about. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.comYou can download the show/program notes for this episode...
2021-05-1027 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 31 - Different Ways To Say "I Don't Know"In this episode I discuss and go over many different ways to say "I Don't Know" in English. I give different questions which require the answer I Don't Know and then give you many other ways to say the same thing. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for Episode 31 Notes!At...
2021-05-0318 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 30 - English Expressions With The Word "HELL"In this episode I discuss and go over English expressions that have the word "HELL" in them. I give you the expression as well as a definition and also use it in two example sentences so you can understand how it is used in real life situations. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look...
2021-04-2621 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 29 - English Expressions With The Word - "HEAVEN"In this episode I discuss and go over English expressions that have the word "HEAVEN" in them. I give you the expression as well as a definition and also use it in two example sentences so you can understand how it is used in real life situations. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look...
2021-04-1922 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 28 - Part 3 - Interview With My Twin Brother - His Language Learning ExperienceIn this episode I sit down and interview my twin brother Gerald and we discuss his language learning experiences. He has studied, to varying extents, different languages like Spanish, Japanese, Hawaiian, Tahitian and now Swahili. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!This episode is the audio from a video interview I did with my brother so the format is a little different than previous podcast episodes. Also, there are no program notes to go with this podcast episode. In the near future you can watch this interview on my Learn Everyday English...
2021-04-1230 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 27 - Part 2 - Interview With My Twin Brother - His Hobbies and InterestsIn this episode I sit down and interview my twin brother Gerald and we discuss his many different and interesting hobbies and interests. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!This episode is the audio from a video interview I did with my brother so the format is a little different than previous podcast episodes. Also, there are no program notes to go with this podcast episode. In the near future you can watch this interview on my Learn Everyday English YouTube site and can turn on the subtitles and follow along there...
2021-04-0527 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 26 - Part 1 - Interview With My Brother, The NASA Space EngineerIn this episode sit down and interview my twin brother Gerald who is an Electrical Engineer and currently works on the Space Station Program for NASA. He talks about himself, his studies, his work history and what it is like to work for NASA. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!This episode is the audio from a video interview I did with my brother so the format is a little different than previous podcast episodes. Also, there are no program notes to go with this podcast episode. You can watch this interview...
2021-03-2926 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 25 - English Idioms With Animal NamesIn this episode I discuss and go over English idoms or expressions that have the names of animals in them. I provide you the idiom and also use it in example sentence or phrase so you can understand how it is used in real life situations. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for...
2021-03-2228 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 24 - Phrasal Verbs With The Word "HOLD"In this episode I discuss and go over phrasal verbs using the word "HOLD". I provide you the phrasal verb, definitions and also use the phrasal verb in example sentences so you can understand how they are used in real life situations. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for Episode 24 Notes!...
2021-03-1529 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 23 - Difficult Words To Pronounce In EnglishIn this episode I discuss and go over some of the more difficult words that English language learners struggle to pronounce correctly. Listen to learn more and to also practice your listening comprehension! Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website! Just go to the Podcast Resources page and look for Episode 23 Notes!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page...
2021-03-0826 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 22 - Why Is English So Hard - PoemIn this episode I read a poem titled, "Why Is English So Hard". English can be difficult and frustrating especially when forming the plural of different words and this poem discusses that fact and throws in a little humor as well! Listen to learn more and to practice your listening comprehension! How much of the poem could you understand the first time through? Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the...
2021-03-0129 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 21 - Houston, Texas - Interesting Facts and InformationIn this episode I talk about Houston, Texas, the fourth largest city in the US and located in the south part of the country. Listen to learn about some very fun and interesting facts about "Space City"! Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life...
2021-02-2224 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 20 - Expressions With The Word "TIME"In this episode I discuss common everyday expressions in English using the word "TIME". Listen to learn more about these interesting phrases and expressions. Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the English language. You can...
2021-02-1516 min
Learn Everyday EnglishSpecial Episode - All About The Super BowlIn this special episode I talk about "The Super Bowl", which is one of the largest sporting events in the world and the largest sporting event in the United States. It is the championship game to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL). Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts about this very popular event!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to...
2021-02-0825 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 19 - Big Bend National ParkIn this episode I talk about Big Bend National Park which is located in SW Texas and is a park I visited in the beginning of January 2021. It is a very large park that includes desert areas, mountains and also rivers. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts about this great and beautiful park!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts...
2021-02-0123 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 18 - Expressions With People's Names - Part 2In this episode I discuss common everyday expressions used in English that have people's names in them, especially here in the United States. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you...
2021-01-2516 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 17 - Expressions With People's Names - Part 1In this episode I discuss common everyday expressions used in English that have people's names in them, especially here in the United States. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you...
2021-01-1817 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 16 - Common Everyday Expressions - Part 2In this episode I discuss common everyday expressions used in English, especially here in the United States. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the English...
2021-01-1113 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 15 - Common Everyday Expressions - Part 1In this episode I discuss common everyday expressions used in English, especially here in the United States. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the English...
2021-01-0316 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 14 - Phrasal Verbs With The Word "GO"In this episode I discuss examples and sentences of phrasal verbs using the verb/word "GO" in English. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the...
2020-12-2818 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 13 - Phrasal Verbs With The Word "IN"In this episode I discuss examples and sentences of phrasal verbs using the verb/word "IN" in English. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the...
2020-12-2116 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 12 - Phrasal Verbs With The Word "Out"In this episode I discuss examples and sentences of phrasal verbs using the verb/word "OUT" in English. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/You can download the show/program notes for this episode at the website!At the website you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the...
2020-12-1419 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 11 - Six (6) Signs You Will Never Be RichIn this episode I discuss six (6) things, reasons or habits that will prevent you from becoming rich. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/Here you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the English language. You can also access the YouTube Channel directly at the link below:https://www...
2020-12-0725 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 10 - Ten (10) Shocking Facts About Walmart!In this episode I discuss ten (10) shocking facts about the well known and worldwide store called Walmart. Did you know that Walmart has the largest privately employed workforce in the world. Listen to learn more interesting and exciting facts like this!Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/Here you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the English language. You can...
2020-12-0119 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 9 - Word Blends in English - "Chillaxin' on a Staycation!"In this episode I discuss Word Blends or Blended Words that are commonly used in everyday English. I also give a definition of the Word Blend and use it in a sentence! Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at: https://learneverydayenglish.com/Here you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the English language. You can also access the YouTube Channel directly at the link...
2020-11-2319 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 8 - Special Guest Interview - My Twin Brother and the UkuleleIn this episode I interview my twin brother whose name is Gerald. He is an Electrical Engineer and works at NASA. He also plays a musical instrument called the ukulele and he talks about this instrument and plays a song for us.Gerald has a YouTube channel with a lot of videos where he and others play songs and sing, so this is a good resource to listen to music in English. Check out his page here:https://www.youtube.com/user/berean315Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English...
2020-11-1626 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 7 - Who Am I? 10 Questions I Answer About Myself!In this episode I answer ten (10) interesting and revealing questions about my true self so you can get to know me a little better. I also tell you a very personal story regarding a chronic health issue that I have.Be sure, to go to the Podcast Resources Page on the Learn Everyday English website where you can download the Episode 7 questions so you can use it as a reference to follow along with this podcast episode. The link is here: https://learneverydayenglish.com/podcast-resources/Also, be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English...
2020-11-0929 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 6 - Coming to Grips With Phrasal Verbs - The Verb "Come"In this episode I talk about Phrasal Verbs using the verb "COME". In talking with English language learners one thing I hear them complain about is the difficulty in learning phrasal verbs. In this episode I discuss and give many examples with complete sentences, explaining the context and meaning of phrasal verbs using the verb "come". At the end of the episode I read a short story using many of the phrasal verbs that we discussed in the episode.Be sure, to go to the Podcast Resources Page on the Learn Everyday English website where you can...
2020-11-0226 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 5 - Halloween in the United StatesIn this episode I talk about Halloween in the United States. This year Halloween occurs on Saturday, October 31, 2020 so it is "right around the corner" or which means it is coming very soon. I discuss the history of this popular holiday, how it has changed over the years, and what it is like today. Be sure, to go to the Podcast Resources Page on the Learn Everyday English website where you can download the Episode 5 notes and transcript about Halloween so you can use it as a reference to follow along with this podcast episode. The link...
2020-10-2624 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 4 - All You Ever Wanted To Know About Texas!In this episode I discuss very interesting facts and tidbits about the state of Texas that you should find enjoyable. I have lived in Texas since 1973 after my dad retired from the Army and we moved here from the state of Louisiana!Be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at https://learneverydayenglish.com/Here you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and real-life videos to help you improve your mastery of the English language....
2020-10-1925 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 3 - Language Learning Lessons From a PolyglotIn this episode I discuss a very interesting video I watched on YouTube by a well known polyglot named Lýdia Machová. In the video she talks about nine practical lessons she learned while learning nine different languages. I summarize the video and highlight the important things she learned and how we can benefit from them as well. You can find the video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuyK1qsC6I4Be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at https://learneverydayenglish.com/Here you can listen to all th...
2020-10-1229 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 2 - How To Talk Texan!In this episode I talk about the unique and interesting way people speak in Texas, USA. You will learn new words and phrases along with example sentences!Also, there is a real-life dialogue between myself and my friend Billy Bob to help you see how the words and phrases are used in actual conversation.Be sure to check out the Learn Everyday English website at https://learneverydayenglish.com/Here you can listen to all the podcasts as well as access the Learn Everyday English YouTube page where you can watch many interesting and...
2020-10-0718 min
Learn Everyday EnglishEpisode 1 - My Language Learning Story and the Secret to Learning a New LanguageIn this episode I tell you a little about myself and my journey of learning a foreign language. I tell you the things I think are most important for a language learner and what is the secret to learning a foreign language!
2020-09-3014 min